1945 built for British Ministry of War Transport as EMPIRE CAICOS. 1950 sold to Tate & Lyle Ltd renamed SUGAR TRANSPORTER. 1957 sold to James Patterson & Co. from Melbourne and renamed PATTAWILYA. 1961 her owners became McIlwraith McEacharn. 1962 sold to John Manners & Co. Registered Hong Kong. 328ft x 46ft 6in x 20ft 10in. 10 knots. Had called Auckland when EMPIRE CAICOS. Called Auckland 14 June 1963.